Maintenance Specialist

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

23h

About The Position

The Department of Public Utilities’ Floodwall Utility Division is hiring a Maintenance Specialist to perform maintenance on Richmond’s floodwall system. Duties include inspecting gates and closures, operating pump stations, maintaining floodwall equipment, and controlling vegetation along levees. The role uses specialized mowing and spraying equipment and includes work in confined spaces and on uneven, rocky terrain. This is an Essential Personnel position. The incumbent must work when the City is closed because of public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather, and may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call as needed. The anticipated hiring range is $50,349–$60,246.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience directly related to the assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience approved by the department.
Some assignments may require a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia commercial driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge of trades associated with building, plant, and grounds maintenance, and of one or more trades such as painting, carpentry, masonry, welding, traffic control systems, or locksmith work.
Knowledge of small-engine operation and repair, related safety and OSHA requirements, and basic math and arithmetic.
Skills operating power tools; communicating with internal and external departments, vendors, citizens, and the public; driving City vehicles; reading blueprints; and completing appropriate forms.
Ability to use equipment such as a two-way radio, general hand tools, an air compressor, and an automobile jump-start box.
Oral and written communication skills and strong customer service skills.
Ability to analyze information, be dependable, solve problems, and manage time effectively.
Ability to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and time constraints, and to meet the listed physical demands of the work.

Nice To Haves

One year of college preferred.
Grounds maintenance experience, such as mowing large fields and operating slope mowers.
Mechanical maintenance experience.
Welding experience.
Experience applying pesticides.
Experience with mowing equipment, power tools, and basic hand tools.
Ability to obtain a Registered Technician's Certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Operate specialized mowing equipment.
Operate and maintain sluice gates, flap gates, closures, and levees.
Use the MainSaver computerized maintenance program.
Perform mandatory floodwall inspections required by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Inspect and maintain gates and closures throughout the floodwall system to ensure readiness for James River flooding.
Ensure pumping stations are ready for emergency operation.
Control vegetation along levee slopes using specialized mowing equipment.
Spray vegetation with commercial spraying equipment at various locations and on uneven, rocky terrain.
Work in confined spaces.
Inspect and maintain equipment.
Complete assigned work orders.